Shares of workers in poverty by tipped work status in the U.S. and Census Regions, 2017–2019 and 2021–2022
| Tipped workers in poverty | Non-tipped workers in poverty | All workers in poverty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11.3% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Midwest | 12.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Northeast | 9.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| South | 12.7% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| West | 9.0% | 4.8% | 4.9% |
Source: Economic Policy Institute analysis of American Community Survey data for the years 2017–2019 and 2021–2022. The year 2020 was excluded due to concerns about data quality in the 2020 American Community Survey amid the COVID-19 pandemic.